By Cannabis Law Group Cannabis could end up back on the California ballot if some marijuana advocates have their way. An increasingly vocal faction argues that in the five years since voters approved legalization of adult recreational use, access to legal supply for consumers has been limited, thanks to unchecked taxes and fractious local governments. A booming black market has overshadowed legal proprietors, who are struggling to make ends meet – all of which was

BASIC FACTS ON CANNABIS OIL AND WHAT BENEFITS IT HAS ALLEN BROWNMAY 13, 2021 EDUCATIONLIFESTYLE0 VIEWS A lot of people have heard of Cannabis Oil but are not sure whether it is really beneficial for our health or not. Namely, Cannabidiol (short for CBD) oil represents a product that is derived from cannabis.It is a sort of cannabinoid which are actually various chemicals that can be naturally seen in marijuana plants. Now, there’s one misconception

I recently relocated to Washington, D.C. to join our East Coast practice group and have been inundated with inquiries surrounding the legal framework of recreational cannabis (i.e., marijuana and hemp) in the nation’s capital. So, in light of this overwhelming interest, I thought I’d briefly summarize this issue for our readers. Marijuana In November 2014, D.C. residents overwhelmingly approved Initiative 71, a ballot measure that legalized the possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana

Clients have often as asked whether HIPAA applies to the cannabis industry. As with anything else in healthcare, the answer can be complex. HIPAA was enacted in 1996 to help protect a patient’s healthcare information. While HIPAA is expansive, to the extent state law is more restrictive or protective, then state law will control in those instances. 45 CFR § 160.201 et. seq. But the first question is whether HIPAA applies to the cannabis industry.

BY NORML Analysis: Marijuana Use Data Fails to Support “Gateway Hypothesis” POSTED ON MAY 6, 2021 Boise, Idaho: Claims that the initiation of marijuana use is independently linked to the later use of other controlled substances are not supported by longitudinal data, according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology. A pair of researchers affiliated with Boise State University in Idaho analyzed the relationship between self-reported marijuana use in late-adolescence and the

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s policy of rejecting applications to register trademarks that identify nonhemp cannabis products, as well as certain hemp CBD products, reflects an unduly doctrinaire approach that ultimately makes Americans less safe. As the cannabis industry continues to enter the business mainstream, the extension of trademark rights to cannabis companies’ products would provide them with additional incentives to develop reputations for quality and safety, setting them apart from actors on the

ALLEN BROWNMAY 6, 2021 CBD NEWSLIFESTYLE0 VIEWS People are taking it to relieve symptoms from various diseases as well as preventing pain. Whether you are looking to treat some illness or improve the overall health of your body, here is how you need to incorporate CBD into your everyday life. Add CBD Oil Into Your Drinking Water If you are looking to better your life, then there are awesome ways to incorporate different diet programs

Good Tree CapitalMay 4, 2021 This article is the fifth in a series called, “So you want to start a canna biz?” created in partnership with Good Tree Capital. This article focuses on getting money to start your cannabis business. Financing is the primary barrier to entry into the cannabis industry, so it is important to structure your approach to overcoming it as a challenge. It doesn’t matter if you’re a bodega on the corner,

ROSEMAY 1, 2021 CULTUREFEATUREDMARIJUANA NEWS7 VIEWS Americans have come a long way when it comes to cannabislegalization and consumption. In 1969, Gallup’s first poll on cannabis legalization found that only 12% of Americans favoured cannabis legalization (1). Public opinion on cannabis legalization and consumption has changed a lot since. Cannabis legalization is building more momentum in the US, and attitudes surrounding consumption have drastically evolved. Cannabis Consumption on the Rise Recently, a national study (2)

In January 2020, Governor Newsom announced that he intended to have the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Program (CDFA), and California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch (CDPH), consolidated into a single cannabis agency: the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) (as summarized in the Governor’s 2021 budget summary). That effort was stalled by the advent and continuing impact of COVID-19. The 2021 budget summary generally covers